Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine

For any operator considering a new design or looking to refresh a brand, understanding the current landscape of foodservice is important. From the real estate market to the labor force, a variety of factors make an impact on planning and implementing a new design, but one of the most important things to consider is the customer. “People are looking for convenience…

Ali Group, which operates in North America under the Welbilt brand, has announced a series of leadership appointments, effective May 11. The appointments impact its global organization and North American operations, including changes at Ali Group North America, Bunn and ACP, which includes the Amana Commercial, Menumaster Commercial and XpressChef brands. Brad Willis has take...

Swig has signed a multiunit franchise agreement with experienced franchisee James Laskaris, his brother Spiro Laskaris and business partner Stephen Attard to expand across Southern Florida. The 25-unit deal accelerate Swig’s growth in Florida, with new units planned for areas including Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach and Stuart. Laskaris has decades of restaurant experience, havin...

This September, Foodservice Equipment Reports, in partnership with the Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center, will host the first-ever How To Spec Live. The event will deliver educations sessions and equipment demos focused on how to specify certain equipment categories. It will take place at the newly opened FSTC in Pleasanton, Calif. Foodservice professionals, including ...

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added two executives to its development bench: Rafik Farouk has joined as vice president of business development, and Jackie Lobdell has taken the role of vice president of franchise sales. In his role, Farouk will help drive Freddy’s expansion across new and existing markets. He has nearly 30 years of experience leading restaura...